United Way East Ontario

Mark joined the United Way management team as Vice President, Resource Development in the spring of 2019—a position that will allow him to continue to make an impact on the region’s most vulnerable populations. Mark was also an active United Way Board Member for five years.

During his eight years on Ottawa’s city council, Mark acted as Deputy Mayor and Special Liaison for Housing and Homelessness. He authored a report on the issues of housing affordability and homelessness in Ottawa and recommended steps to accelerate the City’s progress on its 10-year housing and homelessness efforts. As a member of the Ontario Emergency Task Force on the Opioid Crisis, Mark provided advice and guidance to strengthen the province’s coordinated response. Additionally, as a Member of the Ottawa Board of Health, he advocated for capacity-building around mental health, addictions and harm reduction.